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Kids represent 9.3% of US COVID cases but few serious ones

… Kids represent 9.3% of US COVID cases but few serious ones … Kids represent 9.3% of US COVID cases but few serious ones Other authors Stephanie … infected so far, the AAP says. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body In an update today on how the pandemic has … Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) said about 9.3% of all COVID-19 patients so far are children, representing about …
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New COVID-19 variants found in New York, California

… New COVID-19 variants found in New York, California … New COVID-19 variants found in New York, California Other authors … one has become widespread. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body As the country races to vaccinate as many Americans as possible against COVID-19, both New York and California are reporting new …
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Biden vows to reach 100 million COVID-19 vaccines in just 10 days

… Biden vows to reach 100 million COVID-19 vaccines in just 10 days … Biden vows to reach 100 million COVID-19 vaccines in just 10 days Other authors Stephanie … and at least 21% have 1 dose. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Yesterday President Joe Biden said in the next …
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US to distribute less J&J COVID vaccine next week

… US to distribute less J&J COVID vaccine next week … US to distribute less J&J COVID vaccine next week Other authors Stephanie Soucheray | … as the latest US hot spot. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Following an incident at the Emergent … based on population. The United States reported 75,038 new COVID-19 cases yesterday, and 2,570 deaths, according to the …
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US sees COVID-19 cases decline, travel increase

… US sees COVID-19 cases decline, travel increase … US sees COVID-19 cases decline, travel increase Other authors … News Teaser image Teaser text The 7-day average of new COVID-19 cases fell under 50,000 for the first time since October . Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body COVID-19 is on the retreat, as the United …
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India's COVID-19 cases top 25 million as deaths soar

… India's COVID-19 cases top 25 million as deaths soar … India's COVID-19 cases top 25 million as deaths soar Other authors … nations report notable rises. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body India's COVID-19 total topped 25 million cases, and though cases …
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Texas bans COVID-19 mask mandates as New York opens

… Texas bans COVID-19 mask mandates as New York opens … Texas bans COVID-19 mask mandates as New York opens Other authors … can return to full capacity. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body States continue to struggle with how and when to drop protective COVID-19 public health measures, including face coverings, in …
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Biden: COVID-19 testing to increase as Omicron spreads

… Biden: COVID-19 testing to increase as Omicron spreads … Biden: COVID-19 testing to increase as Omicron spreads Other authors … 500 million free at-home tests. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Today President Joe Biden addressed the nation … or dying," Biden said; "400,000 Americans died from COVID this calendar year. And almost all were unvaccinated." …
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Supreme Court blocks COVID vaccine mandate for large employers

… Supreme Court blocks COVID vaccine mandate for large employers … Supreme Court blocks COVID vaccine mandate for large employers Other authors … funded healthcare facilities. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Today the US Supreme Court, on a 6-3 vote, blocked a COVID-19 vaccine mandate that would have affected one in …
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FDA sets date for COVID-19 vaccine booster meeting

… FDA sets date for COVID-19 vaccine booster meeting … FDA sets date for COVID-19 vaccine booster meeting Other authors Stephanie … data by the FDA is critical." Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) … Advisory Committee (VRBAC) will meet on Sep 17 to discuss COVID-19 vaccine third doses and specifically address the …
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Following FDA, ACIP recommends COVID-19 booster shots

… Following FDA, ACIP recommends COVID-19 booster shots … Following FDA, ACIP recommends COVID-19 booster shots Other authors Stephanie Soucheray | … seniors and for at-risk adults. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Americans aged 65 and older who received the …
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COVID-19 Scan for Oct 18, 2021

… COVID-19 Scan for Oct 18, 2021 … COVID-19 Scan for Oct 18, 2021 Bullet points SARS-CoV-2 dose and outcomes Asymptomatic COVID-19 and viral shedding COVID vaccine cash lotteries Body SARS-CoV-2 dose not linked …

Heart problems much more likely with COVID infection than vaccine

… Heart problems much more likely with COVID infection than vaccine … Heart problems much more likely with COVID infection than vaccine Other authors Stephanie … after the second vaccine dose. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Myocarditis or pericarditis are much more …
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COVID-19 surges at US hospitals may have led to 6,000 deaths

… COVID-19 surges at US hospitals may have led to 6,000 deaths … COVID-19 surges at US hospitals may have led to 6,000 deaths … with the highest caseloads had double the risk of COVID-related death. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body COVID-19 case surges at the most overwhelmed US …
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COVID-19 Scan for May 01, 2020

… COVID-19 Scan for May 01, 2020 … COVID-19 Scan for May 01, 2020 Bullet points CIDRAP COVID-19 planning report Hydroxychloroquine and heart … workers at risk for poor outcomes Body CIDRAP publishes COVID-19 report, says to plan for long haul Though many …

Vitamin D doesn't prevent COVID-19, other respiratory infections, studies find

… Vitamin D doesn't prevent COVID-19, other respiratory infections, studies find … Vitamin D doesn't prevent COVID-19, other respiratory infections, studies find Other … the notion that vitamin D supplements protect against COVID-19 or other respiratory-tract infections. Infectious …
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COVID-19 Scan for Jul 27, 2020

… COVID-19 Scan for Jul 27, 2020 … COVID-19 Scan for Jul 27, 2020 Bullet points Hopeful remdesivir trial results Lingering COVID-19 symptoms Low-quality COVID-19 studies COVID-19 risk in health workers Body …

Rising COVID levels in Europe especially affect seniors

… Rising COVID levels in Europe especially affect seniors … Rising COVID levels in Europe especially affect seniors Other … | CIDRAP News Teaser image Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body COVID activity continued to rise in many European countries …
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CDC IDs new COVID-19 variants of concern as hot spots reemerge

… CDC IDs new COVID-19 variants of concern as hot spots reemerge … CDC IDs new COVID-19 variants of concern as hot spots reemerge Other … and may reflect variant spread. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention … 50% more transmissible than the original wild type COVID-19 virus. Neither of the new variants of concern are …
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Biden starts term with COVID actions on masks, support for WHO

… Biden starts term with COVID actions on masks, support for WHO … Biden starts term with COVID actions on masks, support for WHO Other authors … WHO's executive board meeting. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The 46th US president, Joe Biden, will make several executive orders today pertaining to the COVID-19 pandemic, including issuing a mask mandate on …
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COVID-19 vaccinations increase in US, but unevenly

… COVID-19 vaccinations increase in US, but unevenly … COVID-19 vaccinations increase in US, but unevenly Other … one dose, up from 56% in April. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Vaccination rates for American adults continue … The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) COVID Data Tracker shows 361,250,445 COVID-19 vaccine doses …
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US hits 600,000 deaths from COVID-19

… US hits 600,000 deaths from COVID-19 … US hits 600,000 deaths from COVID-19 Other authors Stephanie Soucheray | News Reporter | … less likely to be vaccinated. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Today the nation faced another grim milestone in its 16-month battle with COVID-19: 600,000 American lives have now been lost to the …
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WHO green-lights India's COVID vaccine as global cases rise

… WHO green-lights India's COVID vaccine as global cases rise … WHO green-lights India's COVID vaccine as global cases rise Other authors Lisa … in two doses 4 weeks apart. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body The World Health Organization (WHO) today …
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Vaccines offer substantial extra protection after COVID-19 infection

… Vaccines offer substantial extra protection after COVID-19 infection … Vaccines offer substantial extra protection after COVID-19 infection Other authors Mary Van Beusekom | News … illness and hospitalization. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Two studies yesterday in The Lancet Infectious …
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Several states report spikes in COVID-19 cases

… Several states report spikes in COVID-19 cases … Several states report spikes in COVID-19 cases Other authors Stephanie Soucheray | News … not likely to get the vaccine. Infectious disease topics COVID-19 Body Across the country, all but two states—Maine and South Dakota—are reporting increasing COVID-19 case counts as the Delta variant (B1617.2) causes a …
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